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AX05 OMF

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

103,608 mi
Last recorded103,608 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 103,608 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 103,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 99,498 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 99,498 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj , on rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Body panel likely to become detached front nudge bar (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 91,747 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 91,747 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 85,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

slight play nearside front hub sphere unit

Pass 14 Jan 2022 78,664 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 78,579 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,475 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 73,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 67,187 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 15 Jan 2020 67,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front swivels / hub seals leaking slightly

slight oil leak from engine (rocker cover )

slight oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Pass 29 Jan 2018 51,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Jan 2018 51,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2017 43,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,123 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 40,230 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

engine oil level low

o/s front mud flap damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2015 40,230 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

engine oil level low

o/s front mud flap damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2014 35,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 35,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2013 33,254 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,223 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,218 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 21,202 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 11,832 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 11,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,321 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AX05 OMF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 76,444 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX05 OMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 21 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AX05 OMF registered?

AX05 OMF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AX05 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 OMF shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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